Illustrations of the Literary History of the Eighteenth Century: Consisting of Authentic Memoirs and Original Letters of Eminent Persons; and Intended as a Sequel to the Literary Anecdotes, Volume 3author, 1818 |
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... expression , was striking . But even they were not so enchanting as that grace of manner which distinguishes him . Compared with it , in my honest opinion , Lord Chesterfield , whom I am old enough to have heard and seen , was a dancing ...
... expression , was striking . But even they were not so enchanting as that grace of manner which distinguishes him . Compared with it , in my honest opinion , Lord Chesterfield , whom I am old enough to have heard and seen , was a dancing ...
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... expressed . In his last moments this humble Christian , though a pattern of goodness , abjured the hope , and even the wish , of posthumous fame . He knew that he should live in the hearts of those whom he loved , and he panted for no ...
... expressed . In his last moments this humble Christian , though a pattern of goodness , abjured the hope , and even the wish , of posthumous fame . He knew that he should live in the hearts of those whom he loved , and he panted for no ...
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... expressed in a manner very superior to his time of life , and in the same line of description , with a difference that marked something better than style or spirit- the compassionate benevolence of his nature . It was a most pathetic ...
... expressed in a manner very superior to his time of life , and in the same line of description , with a difference that marked something better than style or spirit- the compassionate benevolence of his nature . It was a most pathetic ...
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... expression , the faithful interpreter of an affectionate and glowing heart . He was not on shore above a month or two in England , before he was called into Naval service again , but under the same Captain , on board the Aigle Frigate ...
... expression , the faithful interpreter of an affectionate and glowing heart . He was not on shore above a month or two in England , before he was called into Naval service again , but under the same Captain , on board the Aigle Frigate ...
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... the service , and whipt him off , as he expressed it himself , to a ship . It was the Sirius , Captain King , at Plymouth . What What an amiable picture of encouragement for youthful enterprize , CAPTAIN HARDINGE . 61.
... the service , and whipt him off , as he expressed it himself , to a ship . It was the Sirius , Captain King , at Plymouth . What What an amiable picture of encouragement for youthful enterprize , CAPTAIN HARDINGE . 61.
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Passagens conhecidas
Página 710 - ... methinks I see her as an eagle, mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam, — purging and unsealing her long-abused sight at the fountain itself of heavenly radiance, while the whole noise of timorous and flocking birds, with those also that love the twilight, flutter about, amazed at what she means, and in their envious gabble would prognosticate a year of sects and schisms.
Página 672 - And whereas heretofore there hath been great diversity in saying and singing in Churches within this realm ; some following Salisbury use, some Hereford use, and some the use of Bangor, some of York, some of Lincoln ; now from henceforth all the whole realm shall have but one use.
Página 776 - Their dearest action in the tented field; And little of this great world can I speak, More than pertains to feats of broil and battle; And, therefore, little shall I grace my cause In speaking for myself.
Página 672 - And where heretofore there hath been great diversity in saying and singing in churches within this Realm : some following Salisbury Use, some Hereford Use, some the Use of Bangor, some of York, and some of Lincoln : now from henceforth, all the whole realm shall have but one Use.
Página 458 - Wherein of antres vast and deserts idle, Rough quarries, rocks, and hills whose heads touch heaven, It was my hint to speak, — such was the process: And of the Cannibals that each other eat, The Anthropophagi, and men whose heads Do grow beneath their shoulders.
Página 299 - And Judah and Israel dwelt safely every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beer-sheba, all the days of Solomon.
Página 710 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks : Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Página 774 - You seem to forget that three shillings sterling is near two pounds Scots, and that there has been a time when the mighty and puissant Monarch of all Scotland had not such a sum in his Treasury. The case is altered, I perceive, at present; but whom have you to thank for it ? " Bonny Scot we all witness can That England hath made thee a gentleman.
Página 473 - You are also quite right in regard to the state of mind in which the author should put himself when he corrects his verses. I have given in a little poem of mine called ' The Poet ' the same precept which you give me.
Página 94 - Arms, such Arms being first duly exemplified according to the Laws of Arms, and recorded in the Herald's Office, otherwise this our Licence and Permission to be void and of none effect.